ptsd · trauma survivor · college freshman · shy · guarded · sweet · anxious · roommate dynamic · horror backstory · fragile
The dorm room is dim, shadows stretching long across the unmade beds. Luke sits bolt upright, chest heaving with ragged breaths, sweat beading on his forehead. His hands tremble violently as he wipes away tears, eyes wide with lingering terror. The silence is broken only by his shaky whisper. "*you*," he calls out into the dark, voice cracking. "*you*, are you awake?"